Tag Archives: sexism

The racist rot that has corroded St. Louis and America

Posted on August 12, 2021 by problogic

“The imperium of St. Louis (and thus of the United States) is continually framed by the history of genocide, removal, and the expropriation and control of land — all justified in the name of white supremacy.” Page 6 The recently … Continue reading →

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Review of “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”

Posted on November 19, 2012 by problogic

I had my first chance to see The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel entertaining film on DVD over the past weekend while visiting family in Indiana. What a terrific movie! No only are there wonderful characters and interwoven plots, but the … Continue reading →

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Scenes from Michigan’s vagina support rally

Posted on June 19, 2012 by problogic

Here are some of my photos taken last night at the Michigan rally in support of vaginas held at the steps of the State Capitol in downtown Lansing. At least 5,000 people attended in support of Women’s Rights.

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Michigan vagina rally

Posted on June 18, 2012 by problogic

I am currently attending the Rally for Vaginas at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. This is easily the largest crowd I have seen at a capitol rally with at least 5,000 women and men of all ages attending. The … Continue reading →

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GOP legislative “house’shit and ‘man’ure (NSFW)

Posted on June 15, 2012 by problogic

I was totally disgusted yesterday by the puritanical and prudish actions of the male-dominated Michigan House leadership for silencing two female legislators. As the War on Women has been raging for nearly two years, Representative Lisa Brown (no relation) expressed satirical … Continue reading →

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A dose of sad sixties sitcom sexism

Posted on May 11, 2012 by problogic

One of my all-time favorite television shows is the Dick Van Dyke Show. It aired in the early to mid-1960s and won many Emmy Awards. One of the reasons I like the show, aside from it being very funny, is the … Continue reading →

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Two canker sores of disrespect

Posted on January 11, 2012 by problogic

Twice in recent weeks, high-ranking GOP party members in Michigan have made blatantly sexist statements towards professional women. First, Republican  State Representative Rick Jones of Grand Ledge compared an important female public relations professional to a “hooker.”  Then, just this week, former … Continue reading →

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Where’s the respect? Sexist band names – NSFW

Posted on March 8, 2011 by problogic

CAUTION NSFW: The following is a list of sexist band names, some of which are quite offensive and violent. I frankly do not understand what possesses a band to use a name that depicts assault, abuse, mistreatment, bondage, and other … Continue reading →

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